Do you love to paint? Looking for a fun night out? Join us at the Library Tuesday, February 20 at 6:00 PM as local artist, Angie Clark, guides individuals in creating a barn quilt painting. Participants will create a design of their own to take home. This event costs $30.00 per individual and has a limited number of openings available. Contact the Library at 419-375-2869 to reserve your spot today.
Can You Unlock The Box? Our fun, interactive game of intrigue and adventure is back. Passports are locked in the box and the 2018 Winter Olympic Games will be ending soon. Can you unlock the box and get the passports out to make it to the closing ceremony? Solve the puzzles to get the keys. Pre-registration is required and game dates are February 14 - 19 during library hours. Call the library to sign up for 1 hour sessions in groups of 6. It's a fun time for all.
Patrons age 50 and over are invited to participate in an Adult Reading Challenge February 1 - March 1, sponsored by: Briarwood Village, Celina Manor, Van Wert Manor and the Libraries of Mercer County. Each time a patron checks out books, audio books, or digital books, he/she can fill out one entry form (per visit) for a chance to win weekly prizes. A Grand Prize of a Kindle Fire will be announced March 2nd.
On Saturday, February 3, 2018, the Library will celebrate "Take Your Child to the Library Day" with free events and activities for children and families. Launched in Connecticut in 2012, Take Your Child to the Library Day has blossomed into an international celebration with nearly 1,000 participating libraries from 49 states and 5 countries.
Congratulations to the Southwest Mercer Fire District for receiving the People's Choice Award during the 2017 Fort Festival of Trees at the Fort Recovery Public Library! The "tree", entitled "A Tribute to Steve Franke; featuring his personal collection" received the most votes and claimed the title. Thank you to the Southwester Mercer Fire District, and all the participants of the Fort Festival of Trees for making this another successful display.
The Fort Recovery Library will be hosting the annual Battle Of The Books for FR students in 4th-6th grades who have a love for reading. Students that have already registered will be meeting at the Library to work with teammates and prepare for the competition. The Battle of the Books will be held Tuesday, March 20th in Fort Recovery. For more information call the Library at 419-375-2869.
The Friends of the Library will have their first meeting of 2018 on Tuesday, January 23rd at 7:00 PM. New members are always welcome. Contact the Library for more information at 419-375-2869.
Alison Homan, local Fort Recovery resident, will be sharing her family's foreign adoption stories and experiences at the Fort Recovery Library on Tuesday, January 23rd at 6:00 PM. Join us for a slide presentation and discussion about foreign adoption. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Does your child like crafts? The Library would like to invite preschool children and a parent or guardian to Craft Time at the Library Monday, January 22nd at 10:30 AM. This free craft time will be sure to be fun for all.
